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New Approach

Posted on November 17, 2010 by lord_lordy

The picture may look like the last entry but it’s not. This is the “official” graph of my lactate test results not the one I hacked together. Even though my previous post was merely stating a change in approach I … Continue reading →

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New Plan Of Attack

Posted on November 11, 2010 by lord_lordy

So far with my Ironman racing I have followed the path of maximum fun. Much of what I enjoyed doing (long exploratory rides and runs) happen to fit nicely as the backbone of an Ironman training programme. I became a … Continue reading →

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Tough As Nuts

Posted on November 3, 2010 by lord_lordy

This is my trophy for getting the “Tough as Nuts” award during the Five Passes Tour. What a superb event which you can read all about in my race report. It was my first experience of bike racing and I … Continue reading →

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Five Passes Tour, South Island New Zealand

Posted on November 1, 2010 by lord_lordy

8th in A Grade GC 12:52:44 ~ 14 mins behind winner The Five Passes Tour is a 5 day cycle race starting and ending in Christchurch taking in 5 local passes in a big loop over the Southern Alps and … Continue reading →

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Leaving Kona

Posted on October 20, 2010 by lord_lordy

Todays photo is from Ron. I don’t his surname but he was kind enough to send me this photo he took of me in training on the Queen K. I feel I’m back in to training now. Yesterday Jo and … Continue reading →

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Chilling In Kona

Posted on October 19, 2010 by lord_lordy

In previous years I’ve always dashed off from Kona to another Island but this year we’ve just stayed in Kona. With the lack of flights to Auckland we ended up having a 10 day break following the race. It’s nearing … Continue reading →

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Post Race Thoughts

Posted on October 15, 2010 by lord_lordy

Finally Lava Java feels like a civilised place to hang out. It’s the Thursday after the race and things are really starting to settle down. It’s noticeable how much friendlier staff in restaurants and cafes are now. I’m guessing it’s … Continue reading →

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Triathlete Europe Interview Kona 2010

Posted on October 11, 2010 by lord_lordy

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Kona 2010 Analysis

Posted on October 10, 2010 by lord_lordy

I certainly feel like I did a race yesterday. I have two lovely sunburnt one inch bands on my back marking the edge of my tri suit. I did get them to put suncream on for the bike put I … Continue reading →

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Ironman World Championship, Kailua-Kona 2010

Posted on October 9, 2010 by lord_lordy

Time: 10:27:28 Swim: 57:39 T1: 2:16 Bike: 5:21:40 T2: 4:17 Run: 4:01:46 Race Analysis here Triathlete Europe Interview here This year the Pro’s started 30 minutes before the age groupers at 6:30am. This added a dilemma for me of what … Continue reading →

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